Soldier Named Richard Andrews Receives Civil War Discharge Papers
Victor Adama, a Little Falls manufacturer, was honorably discharged from the Civil War service after enlisting twice under different names. He first joined the 121st New York, ran away to enlist again in the 200th Pennsylvania as Richard Andrews, and at war's end was discharged under that alias. His father had tried to secure papers for his first term for years, and only now succeeds.
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Falla
New York
Victor Adama
United States
Adama
One Hundred and Twenty-first
New York Regiment
Pennsylvania
Richard Andrews
Adams
Cure for Excessive Perspiration from Boston Tea
A 19th century home remedy text advises sufferers to keep boots and stockings clean and dry, wash feet with water and soda, then powders and washes. It suggests soda baths, sulfur remedies, and quinine-like tonics, noting perspiration stems from weak heat and benefits from air changes and skin baths with dago tea.
Feathered Ventriloquist in Bird Speech Observed
A naturalist notes birds such as pigeons and cuckoos producing internal sounds without opening the bill. The ventriloquism explains resonant cooing and booms like the snipe’s whirring, while some notes of the nightingale may also be produced internally.
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Ege
Monkeys Escape from Hampstead Hotel Garden
Two monkeys escape from a cage in the Bull and Bush hotel garden Hampstead England and explore nearby areas including homes along the heath. One named Joey previously wandered out last August with three companions and was wounded captured while his companions were killed. A new companion Jory now leads the current escape.
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Manikeys Ach
Bull and Bush
Hampstead
England
Golder's Hill
Joey
Jory
An Excellent Combination of a Pleasant Laxative Syrup
An excerpt touts Synve or Frise syrup from the Carron Fra Synup Co as a tasty, mild laxative. It claims cleansing action on kidneys, liver, and bowels without irritation, dispelling colds and fevers while relieving habitual constipation. The text emphasizes genuine Syrup CC and warns against imitations.
Compulsory Arbitration in New York Labor Dispute
A discussion of compulsory arbitration as a remedy for street railway strikes in Brooklyn and similar actions in Cleveland. It argues for applying arbitration to public franchises to curb industrial battles, notes legal and constitutional considerations, and warns that past labor laws treat workers as commodities. The piece advocates careful drafting to balance rights and duties while expanding beyond traditional ten hour limits.
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Brooklyn
Cleveland
New York
Social
Editora
Rentleman
Ints
New York State
Laws Work Two Ways in Riots and Labor Standoff
A New York newspaper critical of labor cites leaders demanding punishment for railroad officials who resisted rioters claiming ten hour lay reforms. The piece notes laborers faced retaliation and questions the fairness of the two way street in law enforcement amid street railroad protests.
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New York
Stroet
Labor law debates seed reform in New York and unions
Discussion over labor legislation highlights constitutional starting points and broad public involvement. Reports note the Switchmen’s union revival and Typographical union growth, with coal mining wage settlements and union versus nonunion operation offers at Pana. Officials emphasize industrial peace via joint labor-capital responsibility.
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Switchmen’s Union
International Typographical Union
Detroit
Inez
Chesapeake and Ohie Con
Kanawha
West Virginia Miners’ Association
New York
McMackin
William Goforth
United Mine Workers
Pana
Pana Coal Company
Minea
State Board of Arbitration
Goforth Etuter
Boys whipped by machinery at Airdrie school
Airdrie correspondent reports on a new whipping apparatus used on boys in a Scotch board school. The device, shaped like a violin breast piece, sits five feet by three, securing the boy with leather straps while a birch rod administers strokes. One boy, ten, received four stripes after a long interval between blows. Parents and officials express mixed reactions to this form of discipline and its perceived novelty.
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Airdrie
London Star
Alien
Odds and Ends From A Varied Early 1900s Dispatch
A miscellany notes the 1900 census on Great Lakes fisheries showing growth in fishermen and capital, with Lake Ontario shrinking. It cites Pollak’s telegraph acceleration claim and reports Buddhist apocalyptic preaching in Ceylon amid looming famine fears. Scottish lore recalls Tam o Shanter and Souter Johnny, their graves near Kirkoswald, with grave markers eroding but names legible.
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Great Lakes
Superior
Michigan
Huron
Erie
Ontario
Lake Ontario
Buffalo
Burma
Tam O' Shanter
Souter Johnny
Kirkoswald
John Davidson
David Grahame
Helen McTaggart
Tam
A Man with Two Hearts Case of King of New Bedford
A colored man named William King of New Bedford Massachusetts has two hearts in the chest with separate beats. Dr Munroe B Long Muhlenberg Hospital staff notes one heart on each side and describes the unusual diaphragmatic movement observed for years. King has lived to over 80 despite the condition and shows a letter from Pref Samuel Gross confirming prior diaphragm discussion.
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William King
New Bedford
Mass
Munroe B. Long
Muhlenberg Hospital
King
Lord Rosebery at Eton and the neatness of propriety
Lord Rosebery known for strict neatness at Eton, walking erect with a constant smile. He enjoyed reading history and newspapers and parliamentary reports, though he did not indulge in certain amusements or social pastimes.
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Lord Roaohery
Eten
Lord Rosebery
Eton
Empress Eugénie and the Paris Treaty Diamond Pen
Ex Empress Eugénie authored a lament about a single pen used to sign the Treaty of Paris. Fourteen plenipotentiaries each wished to keep the instrument as a memento, but she requested one pen be used and kept by herself. The pen was a quill from a golden wagie wing, lavishly set with gold and diamonds.
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Rogeniey Winterie Tom
Eugente
Buek
Paris
Eugenie
Popular Santa Fe Route California Excursions Draw Crowds
The Santa Fe Route offers daily California excursions in tourist sleeping cars with Pullman conductors and porters. The trips are advertised as comfortable, scenic, and reasonably priced, avoiding extreme weather. For descriptive literature, contact Gro W Haoxsaven in Kansas City. Port Arthur excursion details are promoted with trips twice daily, serving Mina Joplin Hot Springs Vt Smith Houston and Galveston.
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California
Santa Fe
Pullman
Gro
W. Haoxsaven, P
T. A. Banta Fo Ity
Kansas City
Hottlemont
Port Arthur
Mina
Joplin
Hot Springs
Vt Smith
Houston
Galveston
Port Artin H. Gent
Gen
Pasa Agt
First Mater Milkcart to Eccles a seven hour 80 mile round
An English town of 22 000 boasts the first motor milk cart. Its round covers eighty miles and can be completed in seven hours, drawn by three horses and a cartain lived. The piece mixes local pride with other items on inventors and advertisements from a late 19th century page.
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Eccles
Great Western route offers low round trip Philadelphia travel
Great Western announces low fare round trips to Philadelphia from September 1. Special through service to Philadelphia with no changes, easy stopovers, and visits to the National Capital. For details contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Dryant, etc. Also notes a large strawberry patch spanning 1000 acres built by a notable grower.
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A Great Western
Ucketa
Philadelphia
Great Western
Pasa
Chicago
Letter to Mrs Pinkham Brings Relief to Mrs Archambo
A testimonial letter describes persistent fatigue backache and digestive issues after childbirth. After using Lydia E. Pinkham's remedies including Vegetable Compound Lozenges Liver Pills and Sunative Wash the writer reports renewed strength appetite and ability to work. The note praises Mrs Pinkham and invites other women to seek advice at no charge.
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Thetfer FO Mar Finemam
Dean Das
Pisktam
Lydia
Finkham
Sauna Archamho
Chanlnsorr
Mana
Mra
Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
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Inna
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Western Newspaper Union
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